Freelance Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major power and electricity transmission projects across Scotland. The role will work on high-value schemes within the transmission and energy sector, supporting project teams from ECI works through to final accounts.

This is a freelance position operating inside IR35, offering long-term, consistent work on nationally significant programmes with a large contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost management and commercial control across power and transmission projects

• Preparation, assessment, and agreement of interim applications and valuations

• Managing variations, change control, and compensation events

• Supporting procurement activities and subcontract management

• Assisting with forecasting, cost reporting, and cash flow management

• Preparation and negotiation of final accounts

• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, procedures, and internal governance

• Working collaboratively with client and contractor delivery teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within power, transmission, utilities, or major infrastructure projects

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 / NEC4 preferred)

• Experience working on large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects

• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder communication skills

• Ability to work across multiple projects and interfaces

• Eligible to work in the UK

Location

• Projects located across Scotland

• Hybrid working available (site, office, and remote depending on project needs and candidate location)